Question

Why did Cortes enlist the Tlaxcalans and the Totonac to help defeat the Aztec?(1 point) Responses Cortes needed their help because he knew that his military technology was not strong enough to defeat the Aztec. Cortes needed their help because he knew that his military technology was not strong enough to defeat the Aztec. The Tlaxcalans and the Totonac could help lure Aztec forces into a false sense of security by offering tribute. The Tlaxcalans and the Totonac could help lure Aztec forces into a false sense of security by offering tribute. The Tlaxcalans and the Totonac were eager to get out from under the self-imposed rule of the Aztec. The Tlaxcalans and the Totonac were eager to get out from under the self-imposed rule of the Aztec. Cortes used the Tlaxcalans and the Totonac to help him fight the Aztec because he wanted them to run his New World territories after he left.

Answer 1

The most accurate response is: **The Tlaxcalans and the Totonac were eager to get out from under the self-imposed rule of the Aztec.**

Cortes sought alliances with these groups not only for their military support but also because they were enemies of the Aztecs and sought to free themselves from Aztec dominance. Their participation was crucial in helping Cortes defeat the Aztec Empire.